Client Billing Coordinator

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20 d

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Client Billing Coordinator to prepare prebills and client invoices, including complex task-based and parent/child billing in Elite 3E. The role supports attorneys and staff and drives accurate, timely billing across the firm.

You will handle Alternative Fee Arrangements, perform reporting on balances, and respond to client inquiries while ensuring policy compliance and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related accounting experience
• AA degree or equivalent
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process prebills and client invoices in Elite 3E as directed
• Manage billing under Alternative Fee Arrangements
• Research and generate reports on balances, billing status, and requests
• Respond to client billing inquiries and resolve questions with attorneys and staff
• Explain and reinforce timekeeping and billing policies to lawyers and staff
• Maintain attendance and flexibility to meet monthly closing deadlines

Skills

Communication

Accounting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Typing 40 WPM

MS Excel

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Elite 3E

Elite software

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Client Billing Coordinator Drive Operational Excellence. At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Client Billing Coordinator to join our team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience. In this role, under the direction of the Billing Supervisor, you will prepare accurate, timely client invoices while translating attorney instructions into action and ensuring a seamless, efficient billing experience for both internal teams and external clients.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and process accurate prebills and client invoices, including task-based and parent/child billing in Elite 3E, in accordance with attorney direction.
• Manage billing under Alternative Fee Arrangements, including fee deferrals, step discounts, and fee caps.
• Research and generate reports on balances, billing status, revisions, document requests, and accounts payable support.
• Respond to client billing inquiries and partner with attorneys and staff to resolve questions, address concerns, and clarify billing requirements.
• Explain and reinforce timekeeping and billing policies while advising lawyers and legal staff on special billing arrangements and Elite 3E capabilities.
• Maintain consistent attendance and flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet monthly closing requirements and critical client deadlines.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the firm.
• Solid command of accounting and billing practices, with exceptional accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Effectively manage high-volume workloads, competing priorities, and time-sensitive requests while delivering quality results.
• Apply sound judgment and common sense to solve problems, follow instructions, and navigate complex variables.
• Accurately calculate rates, percentages, discounts, and other billing figures; type at least 40 WPM and operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Requires 2 years of related accounting experience and an AA degree or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with standard databases and/or accounting software applications.
• Elite software experience preferred.
• Professional services accounting experience is preferred and highly valued.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Client Billing Coordination team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

Remuneration & Location

• This job is remote.
• Applications will be accepted through October 9, 2026.
• Colorado compensation range: $54,970.00 to $79,370.00 annually
• Illinois compensation range: $58,010.00 to $83,760.00 annually
• Washington state compensation range: $57,980.00 to $83,720.00 annually
• Washington, D.C. compensation range: $62,620.00 to $90,420.00 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP and/or its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.